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Nature Programs

Day Programs (June 25 – Sept 2, 2007)

Wetland Explorers – Monday, 10:00am-12:00pm
Explore amazing wetlands, one of the most productive types of habitats in North America. Join a Wye Marsh Naturalist and get down and dirty while dipnetting in a pond on Royal Island for its underwater creatures. We will help you identify the animals and insects that you catch and teach you about how they survive. To further investigate aquatic ecosystems, we will take water samples and perform chemical tests to help understand why these wetland areas are so important. We will help you understand what you can do to protect wetlands and we will always be on the lookout for toe biters!

Indian River Bugs & Insects – Monday, 1:00 – 1:45pm & 2:00-2:45pm

We use the term "bugs" very loosely. The stars of this show are not only live insects, but also arachnids (tarantulas, scorpions) and sometimes there are special bug "guests" as well. These presentations have been very warmly received in classrooms, at birthday parties, and at such venues as the Ontario Science Centre. During the show, we introduce some of nature's most misunderstood creatures and the audience will learn why they are special -- not scary!

Wet N Scaly – Tuesday, 10:30 – 12:00
Join the Wye Marsh Naturalists for one of our most exciting programs. Learn all about the reptiles and amphibians of Georgian Bay during this hour and a half session. Come out and make friends with live snakes, turtles, salamanders and frogs. You will learn all about where they live, what they eat and all of their interesting and sometimes strange characteristics. Get up close and personal with some of the world’s most exciting creatures!

GPS Survival! – Tuesday, 1:00-3:00
The future has arrived! Geo-caching, for those of you who haven’t heard of it, is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants use a GPS receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers called Geo-caches. The Wye Marsh, wants to pass our high tech skills on to you! Global Positioning Systems allow a connection from the palm of your hand to satellites in space to navigate any point on our planet. Join us for a quick introduction to the basic functions of GPS navigation including understanding way-points, marking and entering way-points, Geo-caching, and following directional indicators. It’s easier than you think!

Birds of Prey – Wednesday, 1:00-2:30
Join us for an hour of entertainment as the Wye Marsh presents our Live Birds of Prey show. We will bring you some of the most incredible LIVE birds you have ever seen! You will be amazed as our knowledgeable Falconers entertain you with stories and legends, life histories, predation, and countless other interesting facts. It’s when these birds burst into flight that will really be dazzled while they bob and weave their way through the crowd. It’s a show you will never forget!

Going on a Rock Hunt – Thursday, 1:00-3:00
What makes Georgian Bay so beautiful is the geology! Join a Wye Marsh naturalist for a trip through time exploring the forces that shaped this spectacular region. We will start with rock and mineral testing helping participants to understand systems of classification and how rocks are differ. But to really understand geology, you will join us on a rock hunt. As we will scour the area investigating formations, glacier paths, different rocks, and the impacts of human alteration to the landscape, we shall leave no stone unturned! Mother Nature spent millions of years creating our landscapes. We will unlock her secrets in only a couple of hours!

Tracking Furry Critters! – Saturday, 1:00-3:00
Join a Wye Marsh naturalist for a lesson on Ontario’s furry critters! Can you tell a Mink from an Otter? Well let’s see! We’ll start you off with a slide show to clear up any confusion about the mammals of Ontario. After creating plaster animal tracks for you to keep as a souvenir, we’ll head off for a nature hike and track down some of these critters. We will teach you some tracking techniques that are sure to impress your friends!


Evening Programs (June 25 – Sept 2, 2007)


Look, See, Paint – Monday, 8:00-10:00
Calling all artists! (and hopefuls!). Here is a chance to get out into Georgian Bay and paint what you see. One of the Wye Marsh “artsy” naturalists will lead you on a guided painting adventure to some of the most spectacular views in Ontario. Let the sunset be your inspiration! We will provide you with a small painting kit making you ready to interpret the views as you see it. This a great opportunity to get outside and relax and record the beauty you find. You will take home a treasure of the Delawana as seen by you, and to be remembered by you. No experience necessary and all ages are welcome!

Creatures of the Night – Tuesday, 8:00-10:00
Experience nature as few people do… At night! Grab a flashlight and join the Wye Marsh to search for the most interesting and secretive creatures in the animal world. You’ll find out how some of the most amazing night creatures live and survive as we look for owls, bats, raccoons and salamanders. A Wye Marsh naturalist will explain and explore some of the night’s most fascinating creatures, from moths to flying squirrels, mosquitoes to fireflies. This evening show and walk will get you excited to look around in the dark!

Astronomy & Star Party – Wednesday, 8:00 – 11:00pm
Start off with an interactive presentation and learn such things as “why do stars shine”. You’ll also learn about the many different objects that populate our universe (meteors, comets, planets, the milky way, etc.). Afterwards, stick around for the fabulous Star Party! Using telescopes and binoculars, you’ll head outside to examine the skies above. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

History by Canoe or Kayak – Thursday, 8:00-10:00 (daylight permitting)
Georgian Bay has a rich culture of history that can be explored through stories and legends. Take a step into the past and explore the peoples and nature of history. We invite adults to take a break from the little ones and join us for this canoe adventure immersing you into cultures long gone. Learn about the Native peoples and European settlers as they interacted to shape the Georgian Bay of today. The canoe tour is lead by an Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association (ORCA) certified Wye Marsh naturalist.

Going Buggy – Saturday, 8:00-10:00

Here’s a chance for all you buggy families to get outside and see the bugs of Georgian Bay! Join one of our Wye My Naturalist for an evening adventure getting down and dirty in search of some of the most successful and interesting organisms on the planet. A show on bugs will give you some knowledge for the hike adventure we take as the sun goes down and the bugs emerge. We will have LIVE bugs for you to investigate and study. From shorelines to the forest, we are going to dig up some fun!

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